Bricklayer: OSCA 371131

Lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches, segmental paving and other structures.

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• Erects and dismantles restricted height scaffolding
• Seals foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreads layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for building blocks
• Cuts building blocks using machines and hand tools, and shapes blocks to fit irregular spaces
• Sets out blockwork and lays building blocks in rows, designs and shapes
• Embeds building blocks in mortar ensuring construction is level, plumb and aligned, and removes excess mortar
• Installs lintels and flashings to openings
• Repairs and maintains bricks, cement blocks and related structures
• May prepare base and bedding courses, and lay segmental paving